Century of Progress Illinois Host Building interior
Entry/Object ID
M79.11.26
Description
Interior of Illinois Host Building at the Century of Progress 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. Floor is inlaid with copy of state seal surrounded by historic scenes. A tall mural is above 3 panels (doors?) decorated with geometric lines which are behind the information desk. Groupings of WWI flags are mounted around the mural. Photo is mounted on ecru paperboard mat.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Black and White Print
Made/Created
Studio
Hedrich-Blessing
Date made
1933
Time Period
1930s
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
In handwritten script on the back: 5. Langdon Longwell Collection - Century of Progress 1933-1934 Interior, Illinois Host Building
